LOS ANGELES (April 5, 2019) — GRAMMY® nominatedHillsong Young & Freeannounces the release of their new acoustic album “III (Studio Sessions),” which is available digitally today. The live, in-studio compilation features nine stripped back acoustic tracks and stunning video renditions of powerful, original worship anthems from the group’s latest album “III,” including their Top 5 Hot AC radio hit “Let Go,” which the band performed live on NBC’s TODAY show. In support of their new music, the group is currently on the Young & Free III North American tour in Canada through April 2019.

Recorded live and in-studio in Sydney, Australia; the home of the youth worship collective, “III (Studio Sessions)” is a follow-up to Young & Free’s “III (Live at Hillsong Conference),” which boasts 14 live versions of songs from “III,” as well as bonus tracks for “Wake” and “Sinking Deep.” The album also showcased guest appearances from Brooke Ligertwood (Hillsong Worship), Joel Houston (Hillsong UNITED), and includes a special version of “Heart of God” featuring Chris Tomlin.

The youth worship movement continues to redefine Christian music to the masses with their projects and sold out shows across the globe. With over 373 million YouTube channel views, a combined social following of 3 million plus, over 500 million global career streams and 700,000 global unit career consumption, Young & Free has earned five No. 1 career singles and eight Top 5 singles at Hot AC radio. Their debut album “We Are Young & Free” landed in the Top 25 on Billboard 200 while “Youth Revival” garnered the group its first-ever GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album (2017).

GRAMMY® nominated Hillsong Young & Free is a youth movement born out of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. In this 30-year story, they have seen generations of people serving, leading and pioneering movements. Young & Free is comprised of a collective of young people who come together to make music for youth and young adults everywhere. Their first album “We Are Young & Free” (2013) and EP, “This Is Living” (2015), garnered a No. 1 spot on Billboard Top Christian /Gospel Albums Chart. Their “Youth Revival” (2016) album spawned multiple No. 1’s, landed in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Digital Albums Chart, and garnered the band its first GRAMMY® nomination. Breakout singles “P E A C E” and “Love Won’t Let Me Down” received positioning on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist reaching over 2.4M followers and “Love Won’t Let Me Down” hit #1 at Hot A/C. With millions of followers engaging in the social conversation and support from the most prominent music outlets around the world, Young & Free has scored five No. 1 radio singles and eight Top 5 singles at Hot AC radio. Their latest studio album “III,” has already amassed over 75 million streams and 75,000+ units in global consumption.

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